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Wallace!Rose!Hill!High!School!602!High!School!Road!Teachey,!NC!28464!

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Principal!–!MD!Guthrie!Assistant!Principals!–!Gary!Brown!&!Tim!Jenkins!

!GRAD!Project!Committee!

Rita!Baker!!Julie!Davis!

Shannon!Gehen!!Daniel!Gunn!Shaula!Hardin!MJ!Jessup!Cal!Parker!

Jerri!Lou!Price!Sumer!Savage!Robin!Scott!Mark!Stampe!!Jason!Stroud!Monte!Thorne!Windall!White!

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TABLE!OF!CONTENT!!

General!information……………………………………………………………………………………..4!Timeline!and!due!dates………………………………………………………………………………5<6!Assessment!and!judge!feedback…………………………………………………………………...7!Integrity!and!ethics……………………………………………………………………………………….8!Community!mentor…………………………………………………...................................8<9!Product!………………..……………………………………………………………………………….10<14!Portfolio……………….………………………………………………………………………………..15<17!Reflections……………….…………………………………………………………………………….16<17!Presentation…………………………………………………………………………………………..18<20!Forms……………………………………………………………………………………………………..20<42!

Product!Approval!Worksheet…………………………………………………..……….22<23!Ethical!Commitment……………………………………………………………………………..24!Parental!Agreement!and!Release………………………………………………..………...25!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Mentor!Form……………………………………….………………………………………………..26<27!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Mentor!Logs………………………………………………………………………………………...28<31!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Mentor!Evaluation………………………………………………………………………………..…..32!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Field!Work!Log……………………………………………………………………………...............33!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Absentee!Form………………………………………………………………………………………….34!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Photo/Image!Consent………………………………………………………………..……………..35!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Audience!Verification………………………………………………………………………………..36!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Permission!for!Personal!Service…………………………………………………………………37!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Fundraising!and!Donation!Approval…………………………………………………………..38!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Appeal!to!the!Graduation!Project!Committee…………………………………………….39!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Technology!Verification……………………………………………………………………………..40!!!!!!!!!!!!Guidelines,!Formatting,!Examples…………………………………………………………….41<44!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Sign!of!Commitment………………………………………….……………………………………….41!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Resume…………………………………………………………………………………………….……42<43!

!!Letter!to!the!Judges………………………………………………………………………..……..44!!!!!!!!!!!!Rubrics…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…45<48!! Final!Thoughts……………………………………………………………………………………………….49!! ! !

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GENERAL!INFORMATION!

Description!

GRAD"Project"is"a"Project(Based(Learning"assessment"that"incorporates"the"Engineering(Design(Process"and"provides"seniors"an"opportunity"to"apply"their"skills"in"writing,"speaking,"research,"and"organization.""This"project"displays"the"abilities"students"have"acquired"and"honed"

throughout"their"education.""In"addition,"the"project"allows"students"an"opportunity,"outside"of"

class,"to"investigate"and"integrate"their"various"interests"and"courses"of"study."

The"project"helps"students"develop"skills"in"the"following"areas:"

" Time"management"" " Professional"communication"

" Research" " " " Community"awareness"

" Public"speaking" " " Self1directed"learning"

" Organization" " " Responsibility"

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Components!

1. "Paper:"Completed"in"English"III""

2. Product:""Based"on"the"research"conducted"for"the"paper,"students"will"produce"a"product"that"is"connected"to"the"research"knowledge.""This"component"will"be"

completed"outside"of"class"time.""The"time"expectation"for"this"part"of"the"project"is"15"

hours"minimum.""Products"can"be"performances,"service"projects,"models,"or"any"

challenging!application"of"the"students’"research.""This"will"be"completed"under"the"

guidance"of"an"approved"community"mentor"and"teacher"advisor."

3. Portfolio:""All"documentation,"forms,"letters,"evidences,"and"reflections"about"the"entire"

process"are"contained"in"the"portfolio.""It"will"be"housed"in"a"three1ring"binder"with"

dividers"and"sheet"protectors."

4. Presentation:""The"final"step"to"complete"the"GRAD"Project"requires"the"student"to"give"

a"formal"presentation"to"a"small"panel"consisting"of"community"members"and"teachers.""

The"student"will"prepare"and"give"a"presentation"describing"the"research,"product,"and"

project" experience" through" The( Engineering( Design( Process." The" presentation" will"address"what"was" learned"and"what" the"student"plans" to"do"as"a" result"of"completing"

the"project."

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Timeline!

Sophomore"Year:" Students"select"topics.""This"must"be"approved"prior"to"promotion"to"a"

junior"primetime."""

Junior"Year:" Research"paper.""Students"will!not"be"promoted"to"English"IV"without"

successfully"completing"the"research"paper.""

Senior"Year:" Product,"presentation,"portfolio.""Although"Grad"Project"is"not"completed"in"

the"English"IV"class,"students"complete"the"project"based"on"the"semester"

enrolled"in"English"IV.""For"example,"if"a"student"is"taking"English"IV"in"the"

fall,"he/she"will"complete"Grad"Project"first"semester."

Fall!2014!Timeline!and!!Due!Dates:!"

September"26" Community"Mentor"Registration"

Product"Approval"(completed"in"ink"and"includes"all"signatures)"

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October"10" Reflection"1;"Resume;"Ethical"Commitment;"Parent"Release"

October"24" " Product"Approval"Resubmission"(if"product"not"approved"on"first"attempt)"

October"31" " Sign"of"Commitment""(Be"sure"to"edit"carefully)"

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November"7" Resubmit"edited"sign"of"commitment"and"other"documents"if"necessary."

" **If"doing"a"fundraising"or"donation"product,"last"day"to"submit"approval"form"

" **If"doing"a"personal"service"product,"last"day"to"submit"permission"form"

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November"14" Reflection"3/2nd"Mentor"Log"

December"5" Reflection"4/3rd"Mentor"Log"

" Letter"to"the"Judges"(1"copy"for"review)"

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December"12" Field"work"log"for"completed"product"with"at"least"15"hours" "

Product"explanation"paragraph"

" Final"Reflection/4th"Mentor"Log/4

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January"5" Portfolio"due"(No"student"will"be"allowed"to"present"if"the"portfolio"is"not"submitted)"""

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January"8" Graduation"Project"Presentations"

January"12116"" Exams"

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Spring!2015!!Timeline!and!!Due!Dates:!"

February"20" Community"Mentor"Registration"

Product"Approval"(completed"in"ink"and"includes"all"signatures)"

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March"6" Reflection"1;"Resume;"Ethical"Commitment;"Parent"Release"

March"20" " Product"Approval"Resubmission"(if"product"not"approved"on"first"attempt)"

March"27" " Sign"of"Commitment"printed"in"color"(Be"sure"to"edit"carefully)"

" " " Reflection"2/1st"Mentor"Log/1st"Teacher"Advisor"Log"entry"

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April"2" Resubmit"edited"sign"of"commitment"and"other"documents"if"necessary."

" **If"doing"a"fundraising"or"donation"product,"last"day"to"submit"approval"form"

" **If"doing"a"personal"service"product,"last"day"to"submit"permission"form"

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April"17" Reflection"3/2nd"Mentor"Log"

May"1" Reflection"4/3rd"Mentor"Log"

" Letter"to"the"Judges"(1"copy"for"review)"

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May"15" Field"work"log"for"completed"product"with"at"least15"hours""

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" Final"Reflection/4th"Mentor"Log/4

th"Teacher"Advisor"Log"entry;"revised"judges’"letter"

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May"29" Portfolio"due"(No"student"will"be"allowed"to"present"if"the"portfolio"is"not"submitted).""

This"is"a"Wednesday,"not"a"usual"Prime"Time"day;"it"is"the"student’s"responsibility"to"

submit"the"portfolio"to"the"Prime"Time"teacher."

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June"4" Graduation"Project"Presentations"

June"5111" Exams"

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ASSESSMENT!

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The"GRAD"Project"will"be"assessed"using"rubrics"based"on"those"created"by"the"North"Carolina"Department"of"

Instruction."""

GRAD!Project!is!a!graduation!requirement!at!W<RH!High!School.!!!A!student!must!earn!a!minimum!of!70!on!the!project!to!be!eligible!for!graduation.!!!!!Any!failing!project!will!have!to!be!reworked!from!scratch:!!new!topic,!new!research!paper,!new!product,new!presentation.!!Contact!Mr.!Guthrie!for!questions!regarding!this!policy.!"

Grade"Breakdown"

Paper!25%""111111111""The"grade"earned"junior"year"will"be"applied.""Product!25%"1111111""The"product"will"be"graded"by"faculty"and"community"judges."

Presentation!25%"1"The"presentation"will"be"graded"by"faculty"and"community"judges."

Portfolio!25%"111111"The"portfolio"will"be"graded"by"the"English"IV"Teacher.""_________________________________________________________________________________________!

Judges’!Feedback!(Spring!2014)!Items"for"consideration;"judges"noted"the"following"strengths"and"weaknesses"in"students."

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STRENGTHS! WEAKNESSES!pride"in"projects" **grammar,"written"and"spoken"

**public"speaking" nervous"and"stressed"about"public"speaking"

risk"taking"and"leadership" too"few"research"facts"

**confidence" weak"voice"inflection"

ownership" poor"communication"skills"

interest"in"topics" developing"timelines"

**knowledge"of"topics" **public"speaking"

understood"expectations" **slang;"colloquialism""

**well1prepared" too"much"observation"as"a"product"

**technology"skills" unclear"speaking"voice"

punctual" elaboration""

project"depth" lack"of"concrete"products"and/or"evidence"

professional"appearance" procrastination"

motivation" inequity"in"time"and"work"between"students"

poise" "

enthusiasm" "

honesty" "

positive"attitude" **Starred"comments"were"listed""

eye"contact" by"multiple"judges**"

politeness" "

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INTEGRITY!AND!ETHICS!Plagiarism,"dishonesty,"and"cheating"are"unacceptable"and"have"serious"consequences."

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• Forgery"of"signatures/"initials"or"making"up"information"on"GRAD"Project"sign1off"sheets"is"dishonest.""

• Not"completing"the"work"as"you"have"agreed"to"is"an"ethical"issue.""Be"careful"to"complete"all"parts"of"

the"project"as"approved.""If"anything"changes,"complete"an"Appeal(to(the(GRAD(Project(Advisory(Board"form.""A"copy"of"this"form"is"available"in"the"forms"sections"of"this"packet.""These"ethical"issues"can"

result"in"a"failing"grade"on"the"GRAD"Project,"ISS,"suspension"or"expulsion."

• Each"student"is"to"fill"out"and"sign"the"GRAD(Project(Ethical(Commitment"form"in"the"forms"section"of"

this"packet"along"with"the"Parent(Release"form."

• Be"a"man/woman"of"your"word;"be"honest"in"your"dealings"with"Grad!Project.""""

COMMUNITY!MENTOR!and!TEACHER!ADVISOR!Students"at"W1RH"High"School"are"required"to"have"a"community"mentor."""

Working"with"an"advisor"and"mentor"is"NOT!optional"and"is"an"integral"part"of"the"GRAD"Project.""

Teacher!Advisor:"""Students"will"be"required"to"obtain"a"teacher"advisor."Students"who"do"not"complete""

"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""Grad"Project"assignments"will"be"referred"to"Sgt."Thorne""for"counsel.""

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Community!Mentor:"""A"mentor"is"any"caring"person"who"develops"an"on1going"one1on1one"relationship"with"

someone"in"need.""A"mentor’s"role"is"similar"to"that"of"the"teacher"advisor:"encourage,"listen,"give"advice,"

advocate,"share"information"and"experience,"and"be"a"positive"role"model.""The"community"mentor"MUST"have"expertise"regarding"your"topic"and/or"product"choice."

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MENTOR"DESCRIPTRORS"

A"MENTOR…" A"MENTOR"CANNOT"

is!knowledgeable!in!the!topic!and/or!product!you!have!selected!!

be"a"relative"

is"selected"by"you,"not"assigned" do"the"work"for"you"but"may"assist"you"

is"available"to"work"with"you" be"a"WRH"HS"teacher"

helps"you"define"the"exact"product"" Be"convicted"of"a"serious"crime"

verifies"that"the"product"has"been"completed"

and"signs"the"mentor"log""

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can"confirm"the"number"of"hours"you"spend"

working"on"your"project"

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is"at"least"25"years"of"age" "

!Note:""Procrastination"is"a"key"reason"for"failure"when"it"comes"to"the"mentorship.""One"of"the"first"things""

you"must"do"is"locate"a"mentor,"meet"with"him/her,"and"assure"that"this"person"is"willing"and"able"to"provide""

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Tips!for!how!to!go!about!finding!a!mentor:!

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Talk"to"parents,"friends,"and"teachers"about"mentor"possibilities.""Other"people"who"may"help"

students"locate"a"mentor"include:"

o W1RH"faculty"

o Employers"and"co1workers"

o Contacts"at"church"

o Contacts"through"community"service"organizations"

o Contacts"through"athletic"organizations"

o Community"business"owners"

o Professional"organizations"employees"

o Newspaper"staff"

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STUDENTS:!**Ultimately,"it"is!YOUR"responsibility"to"locate"a"mentor.""This"may"require"stepping"outside"your"comfort"

zone.""Don’t"procrastinate"about"finding"a"mentor;"he"or"she"is"a"priority"as"you"start"your"work."""Until"your"

teacher"advisor"and"community"mentor"are"approved,"you"will"not"be"allowed"to"continue"with"Grad"Project;"

however,"you"will"still"be"penalized"for"failure"to"meet"deadlines."

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Working"with"a"mentor:"

o Begin"by"making"initial"contact."

o Explain"the"overall"project"goals"and"product"ideas."

o Decide"how"you"and"your"mentor"will"communicate"and"work"together."

o Create!a!timeline!and!a!schedule!o Decide"what"parts"of"the"product"you"can"work"on"independently"and"which"parts"will"require"the"

assistance"of"the"mentor."

o Be"considerate,"flexible,"and"respectful."

o Professionals"are"busy"people,"so"be"organized"to"make"efficient"use"of"their"time."Never"use"profanity"

or"slang,"and"always"behave"professionally."

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NOTICE!

THE"PURPOSE"OF"USING"A"COMMUNITY"MENTOR"IS"NOT"TO"MAKE"LIFE"DIFFICULT."

THE"MENTORSHIP"IS"INTENDED"TO"FOSTER"COMMUNICATION"AND"BUILD"RELATIONSHIPS"BETWEEN"OUR"SCHOOL"AND"

THE"COMMUNITY,"TO"HELP"STUDENTS"NETWORK"AND"PRACTICE"PROFESSIONAL"COMMUNICATION,"TO"CREATE"

COMMUNITY"AWARENESS"AND"OWNERSHIP"OF"THE"EDUCATIONAL"PROCESS,"AND"TO"ALLOW"STUDENTS"AND"ADULT"

CITIZENS"THE"OPPORTUNITY"TO"GIVE"BACK"TO"THEIR"COMMUNITY"AND"SCHOOL."""

THERE"ARE"MANY"PEOPLE"IN"THE"AREA"WHO"WANT"TO"HELP"AND"SUPPORT"YOU"1"PEOPLE"WITH"THE"EXPERIENCE"AND"

KNOWLEDGE"TO"ASSIST"YOU"AND"THE"CARE"AND"CONCERN"TO"NURTURE"YOU.""TAKE"FULL"ADVANTAGE"OF"THIS"

OPPORTUNITY"BY"SEEKING"A"QUALITY"MENTOR,"AND"REMEMBER,"IT"IS"NOT"ALL"ABOUT"YOU."

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THE!PRODUCT"

Purpose!• Create"a"tangible"product"related"to"your"research."• Reflect"applications"of:"

o Learning"

o Critical"thinking"

o Problem1solving"

o Teamwork"

o Personal"employability"skills"such"as""

! Responsibility"

! Persistence"

! Independence"

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Requirements:!• Select,"design,"and"complete"by"the"student."

• Reflect"a"minimum"of"15"hours"of"out1of1class"work.""Only!time!actually!committed!to!the!product!counts!toward!the!15!hour!requirement.""Time"spent"filling"out"paper"work,"writing"reflections,"

practicing"the"presentation,"or"organizing"the"portfolio"cannot"be"counted"toward"the"product"hours.""

If(you(only(complete(the(minimum(hour(requirement,(your(score(for(this(portion(of(the(product(will(be(considered(average(and(reflected(as(such(on(the(grading(rubric.(

• Finish"with"the"collaboration"of"a"mentor."

• Document"with"photographs,"videos,"logs,"letters,"receipts,"certificates,"etc."

• Must"be"short1term"or"long1term,"personal"or"public"products."

• Provide"a"learning"stretch;"students"may"not"work"on"something"in"which"they"are"already"

accomplished"unless"they"can"demonstrate"how"their"product"is"taking"them"above"and"beyond"what"

they"already"know"and"can"already"do."

• Approved!by!a!GRAD!Project!committee!at!the!beginning!of!the!process.!• Include"step1by1step"proof"of"product.""The"end"result"is"not"as"important"as"the"process"a"student"goes"

through"to"get"to"the"finished"product.""!!

Notice!• Products"do"not"require"that"students"spend"any"money.""Many"products"are"service"related"and"serve"

the"community"–"for"free!"

• Any"costs"incurred"by"the"student"are"by"his/her"choice"and"should"be"discussed"very"carefully"with"

parents."

• Students"must"choose"a"product"they"are"legally"allowed"to"complete.""For"example,"tattooing"requires"

that"all"persons"be"at"least"18"years"old"and"licensed.""If"you"will"not"be"18"prior"to"your"product"

completion,"you"will"not"be"allowed"to"complete"such"a"product."

• Students"must"be"creative"with"product"ideas"and"cost"solutions.""The"product"idea"is"the"student’s"

responsibility;"even"if"the"initial"idea"is"rejected,"he/she"must"revise"it"to"meet"specifications.""Weak"

product"ideas"or"laziness"in"creating"original"ideas"will"be"no"excuse"for"missing"deadlines"and"no"one"

else’s"burden"but"the"student’s.""The"advisor,"mentor,"teacher,"parent,"etc."may"help"with"brainstorming,"but"developing"an"appropriate"product"is"not"their"responsibility.""""

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Types!of!Products!and!Examples!Products"generally"fall"into"seven"major"categories;"however,"students"often"combine"types"for"a"stronger"

product.""Many"products"do"not"incur"any"costs"or"require"the"purchase"of"supplies.""The"following"projects"

have"been"successful:"

• Physical"Artifact"

o Models,"computer"programs,"fashion"clothing,"architectural"design,"pottery,"car"mechanics,"

building"furniture."

• Written"Artifact"

o Short"story,"book"of"poetry,"novelette,"journal"of"reflective"essays,"cookbooks,"or"“how1to”"

books."

• Performance1Based"

o Choreography"of"a"dance,"music"video,"magic"show,"instrumental"recital,"cooking"class,"signing,"

acting."

• Teaching"or"leadership"

o Teach"middle1school"students"about"eating"disorders,"coach"a"little1league"team,"start"a"tutorial"

group,"teach"about"drug"abuse"or"gang"violence."

• Career1Related"

o Job1shadow"a"police"officer"and"develop"a"crime"prevention"program"for"your"school"or"

neighborhood,"observe"a"teacher"and"develop"a"lesson"plan"and"teach"a"class."

• Community"Service"

o Volunteer"at"a"homeless"shelter"and"organize"a"food"drive,"habitat"for"humanity,"organize"a"

recycling"program."

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Products!Cannot!Be:!1 Job"shadowing"alone.""Students"may"shadow;"however,"they"must"take"what"they"learn"on"the"job"

and"then"create"something"with"the"information."

1 Completed"without"the"advisement"of"a"mentor."

1 Presentation"boards"describing"the"research"paper."

1 PowerPoint"presentations"or"videos.""These"are"not"products"unto"themselves.""They"may"be"part"of"

a""presentation"used"while"teaching,"but"they"alone"are"not"a"product.""Also,"unedited"videos"are"

not"products."Brochures"which"have"no"audience"are"another"poor"choice"for"a"product."""

1 Changed"without"approval."

1 Food"products"UNLESS"the"student"is"working"with"a"restaurant,"bakery,"etc."with"a"health"license"

which"is"NOT"his/her"place"of"employment."

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ADDITIONAL!PRODUCT!PROCEDURES!AND!INFORMATION!!Evidence"

All"work"on"the"product"is"to"be"done"by"the"student.""Product"changes"must"be"approved"through"the"

designated"process.""Products,"which"do"not"match"the"approved"Topic"Selection"Worksheet,"will"be"stiffly"

penalized"or"not"evaluated"at"all."

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Documentation"throughout"the"creation"of"the"product"is"required"for"the"portfolio.""Documentation"includes:"

• Field"work"log"1"Chart"where"students"record"and"verify"all"product"hours.""The"mentor,"teacher"advisor,"

or"other"responsible"adult"willing"to"attest"to"the"student’s"work"may"verify"hours.""

• Mentor"logs:""A"minimum"of"four"are"required"to"be"completed"and"signed"to"verify"the"student"met"

the"required"meeting"times"with"the"mentor.""Students"are"encouraged"to"meet"with"their"mentors"

more"than"four"times,"but"only"four"are"required"to"be"verified"with"mentor"logs."

• Pictures"and/or"video,"extensive"journaling,"etc…,"documenting"the"product"process."

• The"actual"item"created,"if"your"product"is"physical;"however,"documentation"of"progress"is"also"

needed."

• Mentor"evaluation:""An"evaluation"form"completed"by"the"mentor"at"the"end"of"the"project."

• Teacher"Advisor"Product"Verification:""Evaluation"form"completed"by"the"teacher"advisor"attesting"that"the"

product"is"appropriate"and"complete.""

Be"sure"that"all"forms"are"signed"at"the"time"the"meetings"take"place.""Do!not!put!the!mentor!in!the!position!of!filling!out!documentation!at!the!last!minute.!"

Products!with!Special!Requirements!Medical"Field"Products"

Any"product"involved"with"medical/psychological/sociological"patients"must"have"a"clearly"stated"mentor"

willing"to"take"responsibility"for"patient"privacy"and"confidentiality."

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If"a"student"takes"photographs"or"videos"of"patients,"the"patient"or"their"parents/guardians"must"sign"releases.""

These"releases"go"into"the"Product"section"of"the"portfolio.""The"student"may"print"the"copies"needed"or"

request"copies"from"the"English"IV"teacher."

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Computer/Technology"Products"

Any"student"choosing"a"product"involved"with"computer"technology,"either"hardware,"software,"or"

networking,"or"with"other"vocational"topics"must"have"not"taken"the"applicable"CTE"courses.""If"a"student"has"

taken"these"courses"and"feels"he/she"has"a"topic"with"an"appropriate"learning"stretch,"the"respective"CTE"

teacher(s)"must"provide"a"written"statement"that"the"topic"will(be"a"learning"stretch"for"the"student.""Any"student"ignoring"this"procedure"is"in"violation"of"the"ethical"code,"which"is"grounds"for"failure"of"Grad"Project."

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Photography"Products"

Any"product"involving"photography"will"require"the"printed"photos"as"evidence"of"the"process."These"should"

be"placed"in"the"Product"section"of"the"portfolio.""

Job"Shadowing"Products"

Watching"others"work"for"the"entire"15"hours"is"NOT"adequate"for"Grad"Project."""Job"shadowing"must"be"done"

in"conjunction"with"some"other"type"of"product.""For"example,"Octavia"Hicks"shadowed"with"an"obstetrician"

and"then"created"a"31D"paper1mache"model"of"a"pregnant"stomach"revealing"all"the"layers"from"the"outer"skin"

to"the"fetus.""Students"incorporating"job"shadowing"will"need"to"take"special"care"to"gather"evidence"to"

document"their"experience.""Keeping"a"journal"of"the"experience"is"one"way"to"document.""Again,"students"

who"job"shadow"must"take"what"they"have"learned"and"experienced"and"DO!SOMETHING"with"it.""Students"may"NOT"be"paid"or"compensated"in"any"way"during"their"job"shadowing"hours."

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Performance"or"Exhibition"Products"

Products"that"involve"a"performance"in"front"of"an"audience"will"require"audience"members"to"fill"out"the"

Audience"Verification"Form.""These"forms"can"be"printed"from"the"WRH"website"or"requested"from"the"teacher"

as"needed.""Have"copies"of"this"form"ready"to"be"passed"out"to"the"audience"BEFORE"the"performance.""After"

the"audience"has"viewed"the"performance,"have"them"complete"the"forms.""Collect"the"forms"before"the"

audience"leaves.""Put"these"forms"in"the"Product"section"of"the"portfolio.""

Personal"Services"Products"

Any"student"choosing"a"product"involving"a"personal"service"such"as"in"the"field"of"cosmetology,"barbering,"

landscaping,"etc."must"have"their"clients"fill"out"the"Permission(Form(for(Personal(Services.""These"forms"can"be"

printed"from"the"WRH"website"or"requested"from"the"teacher"as"needed.""The"client’s"parent"or"guardian"must"

sign"the"form"if"he/she"is"under"the"age"of"18.""The"service"performed"by"the"senior"may"NOT"involve"

chemicals"(hair"color,"perms,"etc)"or"body"modifications"(piercing,"tattoos,"etc.)."

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Volunteering"Products"

Any"product"involving"volunteering"must"include"a"minimum"of"15"hours"of"active"involvement"in"a"community"

service"project.""Students"must"provide"some"sort"of"physical"evidence"of"active"participation"in"the"

volunteering"activity.""Some"possible"types"of"evidence"are:""pictures,"videos,"documented"time"log,"journal"

log,"etc.""Video"documentation"is"strongly"encouraged"for"these"products.""The"student"should"make"sure"that"

he/she"APPEARS"in"the"pictures/video."

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Fundraising"Products"

The"Grad"Project"committee"and"the"principal"must"approve"all"fundraising.""Students"MUST"show"results"and"

receipts"of"the"fundraising."

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Any!product!involving!use!of!a!school!facility!must!have!an!administrator’s!approval.!Documentation"of"approvals"must"be"in"the"portfolio."

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Procedure"for"fundraising"projects"at"school:"

1. "Submit"to"the"principal"and"the"Grad"Committee"in"writing"the"following"information:"

a. For"whom"will"you"be"raising"money?"

b. What"will"be"your"activity/event?"""

c. What"will"your"expense"be?"

d. When"and"where"will"the"event"occur?"

2. Complete"the"Product(Worksheet"and"attach"the"information"previously"mentioned."

3. Complete"the"Fundraising(Form"

4. See"the"W1RH"Financial"Secretary"(Denise"McAllister)"to"open"an"account"for"the"money"you"raise.""

Also,"provide"her"the"contact"information"for"the"organization."

5. Turn"money"in"daily.""DO"NOT"hold"any"money"for"any"length"of"time."

6. Check"with"the"advisor"or"mentor;"he"or"she"must"be"willing"to"attend"your"event."

7. Fundraising"products"cannot"be"done"at"the"last"minute"due"to"the"permissions"one"must"attain"from"

administration"and"possibly"the"Board(of(Education."""

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Teaching"Products"

Any"product"involving"teaching"a"class"must"include"the"following:"

• Your"class"must"contain"at"least"five"students.""Complete"the"Waiver(Form"and"submit"it"to"the"Grad"

Committee"if"you"wish"to"have"less"than"five"students."

• Must"have"a"minimum"of"five"hours"of"actual"instruction"time"(not"observing"or"planning)"

• Lesson"plans"must"be"completed"for"each"teaching"session.""Use"a"five"or"six"step"lesson"plan."

• Maintain"a"notebook/folder"of"handouts,"activities"for"each"lesson,"and"student"work"samples."

• Provide"evidence"in"the"form"of"pictures,"videos,"work"samples,"journaling,"etc."

• If"you"photograph"students,"be!sure"release"forms"are"completed."

• Complete"at"least"one"group"activity"and"one"individual"activity"during"the"teaching"sessions."

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Coaching"Products"

Any"product"involving"coaching"must"meet"the"following"criteria:"

• Must"have"a"clearly"identified"audience"to"coach,"a"specific"team"or"group"must"be"identified.""Groups"

or"teams"of"fewer"than"5"are"not"allowed."

• Must"have"a"minimum"of"5"hours"of"actual"coaching"time"(not"observing"or"planning)"

• Must"have"a"well1written"practice"plan"for"each"coaching"session"containing"specific"techniques"or"drill"

for"different"groups"to"work"on.""These"plans"need"to"explain"in"detail"how"each"session"will"improve"

the"person’s"or"team’s"performance.""There"needs"to"be"pre1and"post1"standard"measurement.""This"

can"be"done"by"measuring"timings,"counting"completed"tasks,"or"videos"of"improved"performance."

• If"you"photograph"participants,"be"sure"release"forms"are"completed."

• There"must"be"an"obvious!LEARNING!STRETCH"(Going"from"player"to"coach"is"not"a"sufficient"learning"

stretch.)""You"need"to"coach"in"areas"you"are"not"as"familiar.""For"example,"if"you"are"an"offensive"

player,"then"you"need"to"learn"defensive"techniques"or"drills"and"demonstrate"your"teaching"of"these"

areas."

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THE!PORTFOLIO"!""""""""""""""""""!

The"portfolio"is"the"paper"trail"of"Grad"Project.""It"will"house"all"documents"and"evidence.""Portfolios"will""

be"available"for"the"panel"of"judges"to"review"before"each"presentation;"therefore,"it"is"imperative"that"

students"put"forward"their"best"effort"in"every"aspect"of"the"portfolio."Remember,"first"impressions"count!"

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Portfolio!Basics!o 2"inch"white"three1ring"binder"with"plastic"sleeve"on"the"cover."

o Format"and"appearance"should"be"neat"and"orderly."

o Organize"using"a"table"of"contents;"page"numbers"are"not"required."

o Forms"and"content"must"meet"the"requirements"of"the"portfolio."

o Demonstrate"depth"in"academic"and"personal"growth."

o Provide"insight"into"how"the"student"has"anticipated"and"dealt"with"challenges/changes."

o Employ"technology."

o Include"dividers"and"all"papers"inside"separate"sheet"protectors.""

o Place"Sign(of(Commitment"within"the"cover"of"the"binder.""o Save"copies"of"all"materials.""ALL"work"is"typed"and"forms"filled"out"in"ink."

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Portfolio!Contents!&!Table!of!Contents!o Sign(of(Commitment"on"the"cover"of"the"portfolio"o Letter(to(the(Judges"(five"copies"placed"in"one"sleeve"or"the"front"cover"pocket)"o Resume(o Topic(Approval"form"(from"junior"year)"

o Ethical(Commitment(o Parental(Release(o Reflections("114"o Final(Reflective(Essay((

""""""!DIVIDER"–"Research"o Research(Paper"from"junior"year"(Each"page"must"be"separated"and"placed"in"sleeves;"pages"may"be"front"to"back)"

o A"clean"copy"of"the"paper"is"preferable;"be"sure"to"include"the"Works(Cited"Page"DIVIDER"–"Product"o Product(Approval"worksheet"o Copy"of"any"appeals"and"responses"(not"all"students"will"have"these)""

o Product(Hours(Log(s)"o Evidence"of"Product"(pictures,"surveys,"letters"from"participants,"etc.)"

o Additional"forms"if"required"due"to"the"nature"of"the"product:""Audience(Verification,"Photo(Consent,"Personal(Service,(Fundraising"form,"etc."

""""""!DIVIDER"–"Mentorship"o Mentor(Registration"Form"

o Mentor(Commitment"Form"

o Mentor(Logs"–"one"for"each"visit"with"the"mentor,"minimum"4"

o Mentor(Evaluation"Form"

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DIVIDER"–"Presentation"o Presentation(Outline"(This"outline"is"not"a"Power"Point"Outline).""This"outline"is"a"sentence"outline"

constructed"using"MLA"format"and"including"all"the"information"provided"in"the"presentation"section"

including"the"Engineering(Design(Process.""Students"will"be"developing"this"outline"throughout"the"semester."

o Printed"copy"of"Power(Point(Presentation"with"Engineering(Design(Process"(print"2"–"4"slides"on"a"page)"o Technology(Check(Verification(

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Reflections!Throughout"GRAD"Project,"students"will"be"writing"four"progress"reflections,"plus"one"final"reflection."

Each"reflection"statement:"

o Must"be"typed"in"Times"New"Roman,"12"point"font,"double"spaced,"with"one"inch"margins"on"all"four"

sides."

o Must" be" at" least" one" page" in" length" (one" FULL" page)." " This" reflection" is" approximately" 325" words"

including"your"heading"and"title."""

o Failure"to"adhere"to"formatting"guidelines"will"result"in"a"grade"deduction"and"required"revision."

o Use"an"MLA"heading"on"the"reflections."

An"MLA"heading"begins"on"the"first"available"line"of"the"paper,"is"left"justified,"and"double"spaced.""It"

includes"student’s"name,"the"course"name"(for"this"please"put"–"Graduation"Project),"teacher’s"name,"

and" the"date." "Center" the" title"on" the"next"available" line." "Do"not"put"additional" space"between" the"

heading,"title,"and"start"of"the"reflection."

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Example"of"the"MLA"heading"format:"

James Smith

Graduation Project

Shaula Hardin – English IV Teacher

" February"11,"2014

(Title) Reflection One

11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111"

By"the"time"your"portfolio"is"due,"you"will"have"five"reflections.""Use"the"following"suggestions"to"write"the"first"

four.""Your"reflections"must"be"written"in"paragraph"form;"do"not"write"in"question/answer"format.""Write"the"

reflections"using"the"standard"introduction,"body,"and"conclusion"format"used"in"typical"essays.""Use"Standard"

English" and" apply" your" best" writing" skills." " Reflections" that" are" sub" par" must" be" rewritten" until" they" are"

satisfactory."""

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Here" are" some" thinking" questions" to" help" during" reflection" writing." These" questions" are" intended" to" help("generate" ideas;" again," do" not" write" reflections" in" question/answer" format." " They" are" to" be" written" in" full"

sentences"and"paragraphs." "Don’t"address"every"question" in"every" reflection." "Address"whichever"questions"

seem"most"relevant"at"the"time.""Do"not"write"about"the"same"questions"in"every"reflection;"each"reflection"is"

to"be"unique." " In"addition,"because"reflections"are"time"sensitive"they"will"not"be"accepted"more"than"three"

days"late."""

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Reflection"Questions"for"Students"to"Consider"

• How"many"hours"did"you"spend"on"your"GRAD"Project"over"the"past"few"weeks"outside"of"class"time?""What"did"you"

do"during"this"time?""Be"sure"to"list"everything"done"even"if"it"didn’t"have"the"results"you"wanted"(For"example,"if"you"

tried"four"times"to"call"your"mentor"but"didn’t"get"through,"include"that!)"

• What"tasks"have"you"completed"in"your"GRAD"Project"in"the"past"few"weeks?""For"example,"did"you"come"up"with"a"

product"idea,"find"a"mentor,"complete"a"phase"of"your"project,"or"complete"paper"work?"

• Has"GRAD"Project"been"what"you"expected,"so"far?""Is"it"what"you"imagined"it"would"be?""Why"or"why"not?""What"

has"happened"that"was"unexpected?"

• Has"the"work"been"challenging"so"far?" "What"aspects" in"particular"have"been"challenging?" "Have"you"had"to" learn"

new"skills"or"complete"tasks"that"you’ve"never"attempted"before?"

• What"successes"have"you"experienced"in"the"past"weeks?""What"have"you"done"that"you"are"proud"of?""Have"you"

accomplished"anything"that"you"were"afraid"you"would"not"be"able"to"accomplish?"

• What"problems" have" you" experienced" in" the" past"week?" " Problems"need"not" be" big;" you" can" discuss" even" small"

problems," especially" if" you" solved" them" or" learned" something" from" them." " For" example," did" you" have" problems"

reaching"someone"on"the"phone,"finding"research"information,"completing"a"certain"part"of"your"product?""Why"did"

these"problems"arise?""Have"you"solved"them"yet?""If"so,"how?""If"not,"how"do"you"plan"to"tackle"them?"

• How"are"you" feeling" about"GRAD"Project" right"now?" "How" is"your"mood?" "Are"you"optimistic,"excited," frustrated,"

interested,"afraid,"confident,"and/or"worried?"

• What"have"you" learned"about"yourself"and"your"skills" in"the"past"week?""What"strengths"have"you"demonstrated?""

What"areas"do"you"want"to"improve?""Do"you"notice"any"growth!in"yourself?""In"what"areas?"• Have" you"used" your" resources" (class" time," time" at" home,"mentor," advisory," teacher," library," etc.)"wisely?" "Which"

resources"have"been"most"helpful?""Which"resources,"if"any,"could"you"have"used"better?"

• What" are" your" goals" for" the" upcoming" weeks?" "What" steps" do" you" need" to" complete" next?" " Are" there" any" big"

challenges"you"see"coming"up"in"the"near"future?"

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FINAL!REFLECTION!!In"this"essay"you"will"address"four"(4)"to"seven"(7)"of"the"following"questions.""The"paragraphs"in"your"essay"should"

be"detailed.""Use"specific"details,"examples,"and"anecdotes"from"your"GRAD"Project"experience."

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1. What"were"the"best"moments"of"the"entire"process?""What"were"the"worst"moments"of"the"entire"process?"

2. How"has"GRAD"Project"affected"the"way"you"approach"work,"deal"with"people,"or"present"yourself"in"public?"

3. What"would"you"change"if"you"could"do"this"again?"

4. What"advice"do"you"have"for"next"year’s"seniors?"

5. Which"aspect"of"GRAD"Project"process"stretched"you"the"most?""How"did"you"react"to"this"challenge?""How"do"

you"feel"now"that"it"is"over?"

6. Has"this"experience"influenced"your"future"planning"in"terms"of"work,"education,"or"the"development"of"

personal"interests?"

7. In"what"way(s)"has"GRAD"Project"changed"your"concept"of"yourself?""Are"you"more"confident"of"your"abilities?""

Are"you"more"focused"and"directed?""Are"you"more"willing"to"take"a"risk?""Has"it"raised"more"questions"than"

given"answers?"

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!PRESENTATION!

Requirements!• 8110"minutes;"uninterrupted"student"presentation."

• 415"minutes"of"follow1up"questions"(These"are"questions"asked"by"the"judges)"

• Contain"some"form"of"audio/visual"technology"component"

"""""""EXAMPLES"

o Power"Point"Presentation,"Prezi"

o Video"

o Pictorial"Slide"Show"

• Thorough"examination"of"the"product"through"the"Engineering(Design(Process"is"expected."Students"should"focus"on:"

o ASK"–"What"is"the"product?"What"can"be"done?"Describe.""

o IMAGINE"–"Brainstorm"ideas."How"will"you"solve?"Goals?""

o PLAN"–"Process."Materials."Plan"of"Action."Steps."Diagram.""

o CREATE!–"Follow"plan."Make"it."Final"evidence."Complete"product."

o IMPROVE"–"Successes."Failures."Modify."Self"Reflection."

o Hours"spent"on"the"product."Working"with"a"mentor.""

• Products"and/or"proof"of"products"must"be"brought"to"the"presentation."

• Formal"business/professional"attire.""

• Students"must"have"successfully"completed"the"research"paper,"portfolio,"and"product"prior"to"the"

presentation."

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ORGANAZATION!OF!THE!FINAL!SPEECH!–!Complete!using!MLA!format;!this!should!be!a!through!sentence!outline,!basically!your!script!for!the!presentation.!!Add!in!A’s,!B’s,!1’s,!2’s,!3’s,!etc.!where!needed!depending!on!the!amount!of!information!shared.!"

I. Introduce!yourself!and!your!project!and!begin!with!something!that!catches!your!audience’s!attention.!

II. How!did!you!develop!your!project!idea?!!(ASK!&!IMAGINE)!What"did"you"set"as"your"ending"goal?""Yes,"one"of"your"goals"was"to"finish"the"project"so"you""""""""""""""""""""

could"graduate,"but"what"else"did"you"set"out"to"accomplish"with"your"topic?""Did"you"want"to"explore"a"

possible"career?""Did"you"want"to"help"your"local"community?""Did"you"want"to"give"awareness"to"your"peers"

about"an"issue?""Did"you"want"to"learn"a"new"skill?""Etc."

**Remember"that"the"judges"are"listening"for"WHY"THIS"PROJECT"WAS"IMPORTANT"TO"YOU."

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III. Community!Mentor!(PLAN)!A.""How"did"you"find"this"person?"

B.""What"is"his/her"area"of"expertise?"

C.""How"did"that"person"help"you"to"be"successful?"

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IV. !If!there!were!changes!in!your!project,!tell!the!highlights!of!your!original!plan!and!what!you!had!to!do!to!!!!!!!!!modify!it!as!the!project!developed.!!(PLAN)!

**If"your"project"is"what"you"proposed"in"the"beginning"you"do"not"need"to"address"this"point,"but"if"you"had"

to"make"changes"from"your"original"idea,"explain"those"changes"to"the"judges"and"why"they"were"necessary."

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V. Discuss!your!research.!!Present!your!thesis!and!discuss!your!main!points.!!What!are!some!of!the!things!you!learned!about!your!topic!during!this!process!that!you!found!especially!meaningful!or!interesting?!"(PLAN)"**Last"year’s"judges"wanted"more"research"facts"presented."""You"did"the"work,"so"be"sure"to"share"some"of"

it"with"the"judges."(Explain"how"your"research"paper"connects"to"your"final"product.""For(example,(in(my(paper(I(wrote(about(animal(abuse(and(for(my(product(I(volunteered(at(the(humane(society(where(I(worked(with(and(observed(abused(animals.((I(was(able(to(see(some(of(the"situations(I(wrote(about(first(hand(while(completing(my(product.(

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VI. What!skills!did!you!already!have!that!would!lead!toward!a!successful!project?!!What!knowledge!did!you!need!to!gain!in!order!to!be!successful?!!

VII.!!PRODUCT!–!Do!not!neglect!this!portion!or!rush!through!it;!the!judges!are!grading!your!product.!!They!must!!!!!!!!!!fully!understand!what!you!did,!otherwise,!your!grade!will!likely!suffer!in!this!category.!!It!is!not!the!judges’!!!!!!!!!!responsibility!to!figure!out!what!your!product!is;!it!is!YOUR!responsibility!to!make!sure!the!judges!clearly!!!!!!!!!!understand!what!the!actual!product!was.!(CREATE)!

A. What"is"it?"–"Explain"it,"describe"it,"and"sell"it"to"the"judges.""They(must(be(convinced(you(did(an(appropriate(product.(

B. Explain"the"process"of"completing"your"project"(beginning,"middle,"end)."""

C. How"much"time"did"you"spend"working"on"your"product"(REMEMBER,"YOU"SHOULD"HAVE"AT"LEAST"15"

HOURS"OF"PRODUCT"WORK).""Explain"how"your"time"was"spent."

D. Explain"how"this"product"was"a"learning"stretch"for"you;"how"did"it"take"you"above"and"beyond"what"you(already(knew(and(could(already(do?"

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VIII. What!have!you!learned!from!doing!the!product?!!(IMPROVE)!A. "You"can"discuss"what"you"learned"about"your"topic"and"what"you"learned"about"yourself."""

B. What"did"you"do"well"and"what"could"you"have"done"better?"

C. THE"JUDGES"DO"NOT"WANT"TO"HEAR"ABOUT"PROCRASTINATION.""Once"a"judge"actually"commented,"

“Alright"already,"we"get"it…”"THEY"ARE"TIRED"OF"HEARING"ABOUT"IT!"

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IX. !Closing!–!What"can"you"tell"the"audience"about"the"GRAD"Project"experience"for"you?""Was"it"

"""""""""""""""good,"bad,"interesting,"stressful,"challenging,"rewarding,"etc."""Be"sure"to"provide"details"that"support"your""

"""""""""""""""description;"why"was"it"good,"bad,"etc.?"(Try"to"be"positive"at"this"point;"do"not"end"it"with"negativity.)""

X. Open"the"floor"to"questions.""

""""""""**Before"you"leave"be"sure"to"thank"the"judges"for"their"time.""

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**As"you"refine"your"Power"Point/Prezi,"be"sure"to"include"main"points"and"the"Engineering(Design(Process."For"example,"don’t"just"have"a"slide"that"says,"“What"did"I"learn?”""You"can"title"that"slide,"“Lessons"Learned”"but"give"some"

points"that"reflect"what"you"are"discussing.""

Example:"

Lessons"Learned"

• Nursing"is"not"for"me"(then"verbally"elaborate)."

• Time"management"is"important"(then"verbally"elaborate)."

• Public"speaking"is"not"as"scary"as"I"once"thought"(then"verbally"elaborate)"

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**People"love"to"see"you"in"action,"so"use"pictures"when"possible"to"enhance"your"presentation."

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PRESENTATION!GUIDELINES!AND!TIPS!1. You"will"receive"your"presentation"room"assignment"several"days"prior"to"the"presentation"date.""It"is"YOUR"

responsibility"to"visit"the"classroom"and"test"your"technology"prior"to"the"presentation"day."""

2. Professional"dress"is"required.""You"may"wear"apparel"that"matches"your"topic"if"it"is"necessary"for"your"

presentation.""For"instance,"if"you"are"performing"a"dance,"you"would"wear"a"dance"costume."

3. First"impressions"count,"so"be"organized"and"have"all"materials"ready."

4. Introduce"yourself"to"the"judges."

5. Do"not"chew"gum."

6. Maintain"eye"contact,"look"around,"and"smile"occasionally."

7. Do!not!read!your!presentation!from!the!screen!or!note!cards.!!These"tools"are"intended"to"help"keep"you"on"track,"but"under"no"circumstances"should"you"be"reading"your"presentation.""!

8. If"the"judges"did"not"take"your"letters"before"entering"the"room,"pass"one"out"to"each"judge."

9. Practice,!practice,!practice.!!There!is!no!substitution!for!preparation.!10. Try"to"anticipate"and"prepare"for"judges’"questions."11. Speak"formally,"and"avoid"colloquialisms,"slang,"and"improper"grammar.""THIS!HAS!BEEN!A!PARTICULAR!AREA!

OF!CRITICISM!FROM!THE!JUDGES"in"recent"years.""The"adults"of"our"community"want"to"know"that"you"can"

speak"intelligently"and"appropriately"in"a"formal"setting."""

12. Also,"avoid"the"following"words"and"phrases:""a. “and"stuff”"

b. “you"know”"

c. “I"guess”"

d. “and"all"of"that”"

e. I"“did”"French"cooking"

f. “um”""“uh”"

g. “Yeah”""

"

Practice"Questions:"

1. "Why"was"this"topic"important"to"you?"

2. What"were"your"best"and"worst"moments"of"the"entire"process?"

3. If"you"could"change"one"thing"about"your"product,"what"would"you"change"and"why?"

4. How"has"the"project"been"a"learning"stretch?"

5. What"advice"would"you"offer"future"seniors?"

6. What"resources"helped"you"the"most?"

7. What"are"some"problems"you"encountered"and"how"did"you"handle"these"problems?"

8. Does"your"topic"relate"to"your"career"goals?""If"not,"what"are"your"career"goals?"

9. Now"that"it"is"all"over,"how"do"you"feel"about"Grad"Project"and"what"you"have"accomplished?"

10. What"was"the"most"interesting"or"shocking"fact"you"learned"about"when"doing"your"research?"

11. What"unexpected"lessons"did"you"learn"along"the"way?"

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FORMS!

Required"forms"for"all"students"

Topic"Approval"–"Brought"with"student"from"Junior"year"

Product"Approval"Worksheet"

Ethical"Commitment"

Parental"Release"

Mentor"Registration"Form"

Mentor"Commitment"Form"

Mentor"Logs"(minimum"4)"

Mentor"Evaluation"Form"

Field"Work"Log"

Technology"Check""

"

Additional"forms"for"specific"products"or"issues"(These"forms"are"available"from"the"teacher"as"needed)"

Audience"Verification"" " " " Absentee"(must"be"completed"prior"to"the"absence)"Permission"to"be"a"Subject"for"Personal"Service" Appeal"to"the"Graduation"Project"Committee"

Photograph/Image"Usage"Consent" " " Fundraising/Donations"Form"

!**All!forms!must!be!completed!in!blue!or!black!ink.!!No!forms!(including!signatures)!will!be!accepted.!!!

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PRODUCT!APPROVAL!WORKSHEET!(Must!be!typed!or!completed!in!pen)!

!1. GRAD!Project!Topic""___________________________________________________________________"2. Research!Paper!Thesis:"__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________"

__________________________________________________________________________"

3. "Product:""Describe"the"product"you"wish"to"complete"for"the"GRAD"Project.""Be"specific"and"through."

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________"

""""""__________________________________________________________________________"

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________"

""""""_______________________________________________________________________________________________"

4. Which!of!the!following!categories!apply!to!your!product;!include!a!brief!explanation.!!!""""""(Check"and"explain"all"that"apply)"

____""Learning"______________________________________________________________________"

____""Teaching/Leading/Coaching_______________________________________________________"

____"Fundraising"____________________________________________________________________"

____"Volunteering"___________________________________________________________________"

____"Making/building/creating"_________________________________________________________"

____Job"Shadowing"__________________________________________________________________"

____"Other"_________________________________________________________________________"

"

5. What!evidence!will!you!provide!to!substantiate!your!product?""Will"you"use"photos,"video,"participant"

forms,"journals,"etc.""The"process"of"all"products"must"be"documented."""

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________"

"

6. Your!GRAD!Project!must!demonstrate!a!learning3stretch.""What"will"be"new"and"challenging"for"you"in"regards"to"your"product?""

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________(____________________________________________________________________________________((

7. "I"estimate"the"total"cost"of"this"project"to"be"$_______________."""

"""""

((((I(have(reviewed(my(child’s(proposal,(and(approve(of(his(product(choice.(""""PARENT"SIGNATURE"_______________________________________________"DATE"_______________"

"

"

CONTINUED"ON"NEXT"PAGE"

!!

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!!FOR!COMMITTEE!USE!ONLY!!______"PRODUCT"APPROVED""AS"IS" "

" "

______PRODUCT"APPROVED"WITH"SPECIAL"CONDITIONS"(See"below)"

"

______"PRODUCT"NOT"APPROVED"""

Reasons(for(disapproval:(____"Connection"between"paper"and"product"is"not"clear."

____"Product"does"not"follow"W1RH"guidelines"

____"Learning"stretch"is"not"clear"

____"Product"is"similar"to"one"already"part"of"the"curriculum"

____"Product"is"unclear"

____"Too"simple;"does"not"represent"a"reasonable"challenge"

____"Other:""_______________________________________________________________________"

"

Suggested"modifications:"

__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________"

__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________"

"

!Approval!with!special!conditions!Although"your"proposal"has"been"accepted,"you"will"need"to"make"sure"you:"

___"include"lesson"plans"for"the"lessons"you"teach""

___"appropriately"edit"the"video"tape"of"your"product"

___"work"with"an"approved"food"service"institution"

___"follow"all"county"protocol"for"fundraising"–"consult"the"financial"secretary""

""X""""follow"the"guidelines"for"your"product"as"outline"in"the"handbook."

"

"

"

"

COMMITTEE"MEMBER"SIGNATURE"________________________________________"DATE_______________"

END"OF"PRODUCT"APPROVAL"WORKSHEET"

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ETHICAL!COMMITMENT""

STUDENT"NAME"(print)"___________________________________________________________________"

Ethics"1"morals"or"principles"of"right"and"wrong"behavior" "

Integrity"–"honesty;"soundness"of"moral"character"

"

The"administration"and"faculty"of"Wallace1Rose"Hill"High"School"are"dedicated"not"only"to"academics"but"also"

to"fostering"integrity"among"students,"the"future"leaders"and"citizens"of"our"community.""As"such,"we"believe"

that"students"should"be"encouraged"to"recognize,"understand,"and"practice"ethical"behavior"in"all"their"

endeavors.""This"guide"is"intended"to"help"students"recognize"and"avoid"unethical"behavior"and"guide"them"to"

acceptable"conduct"as"they"complete"their"GRAD"Project.""Please"read"and"sign"the"following"ethical"

commitment:"

“As"a"participant"in"the"Wallace1Rose"Hill"High"School"GRAD"Project,"I"pledge"to"adhere"to"the"following"as"a"

demonstration"of"my"honor"and"integrity.""I"understand"that"if"I"fail"to"adhere"to"these"standards,"I"will"be"

ineligible"to"successfully"complete"the"Grad"Project.""I"also"understand"that"Grad"Project"is"a"graduation"

requirement"at"W1RH"High"School.”"

" I"will"complete"all"the"work"necessary"for"the"project"myself."" I"will"adhere"to"all"requirements"and"complete"the"product"approved"by"the"project"committee.""If"

changes"are"made,"I"will"complete"the"necessary"forms"and"attain"approval"from"the"committee"prior"

to"beginning"work."

" I"will"not"buy"or"falsify"the"completion"of"a"product."""

" I"will"not"exaggerate"or"misrepresent"my"project"in"any"way."

" I"will"collect"accurate"verifications"on"all"the"work"requiring"signatures."

" I"will"not"forge"any"verification"documents"or"project"hours."

" I"will"faithfully"complete"a"minimum"of"fifteen"product"hours."

" I"will"work"with"an"approved"community"mentor."

" I"will"meet"regularly"with"my"teacher"advisor"to"discuss"my"project."

"

____________________________________!____________!" ____________________!Student3Signature! " " " " " " Date"

!Parent/Guardian"Pledge:""I"have"read"the"above"expectations,"and"I"will"encourage"and"help"my"child"uphold"

his"or"her"ethical"commitment"to"the"GRAD"Project."

!____________________________________!___________! ! ____________________!Parent3Signature" " " " " " " Date"

!

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PARENT!ACKNOWLEDGEMENT!AND!RELEASE!"

Student"Name:"(print)"_________________________________________________________________"

Project"Topic:""""_______________________________________________________________________"

"

Dear"Parents:"

The"purpose"of"the"GRAD"Project"is"to"give"students"an"opportunity"to"integrate"knowledge"from"across"the"

curriculum"and"exhibit"the"skills"they"have"acquired"throughout"their"educational"journey.""The"project"allows"

students"to"explore"a"topic"of"their"choice"and"apply"their"knowledge"by"creating,"serving,"or"experiencing"something"new.""Please"understand"that"although"the"project"is"housed"in"the"English"department,"it"is"a"

school"project"not"an"English"project."""

"

Your"support"and"participation"in"this"endeavor"is"invaluable.""Please"familiarize"yourself"with"your"child’s"topic"

and"product"choice"and"the"expectations"listed"below;"check3each3box3as3you3read3and3sign3at3the3bottom."" I"have"read"the"proposal"and"approve"of"the"product"chosen"by"my"child."""

" Seniors"are"responsible"for"obtaining"and"working"with"a"community"mentor."

" The"product"must"demonstrate"a"learning"stretch,"going"above"and"beyond"the"student’s"current"

knowledge"and"experience.""

" W1RH"HS"is"not"responsible"for"transportation"or"expenses"associated"with"GRAD"Project."

" The"product"portion"of"the"project"requires"a"minimum"of"15"documented"activity"hours.""These"hours"

are"to"be"completed"after"school,"on"weekends,"or"over"breaks."

" "W1RH"HS"is"not"responsible"for"any"injury"received"by"the"student"during"the"course"of"the"GRAD"

Project"fieldwork"and/or"product"work."

" The"product"may"be"a"physical"product,"written"product,"performance,"teacher"or"leadership"

experience,"physical"experience,"and"service1based"or"career"related"product.""Job"shadowing"alone"is"

not"a"sufficient"product;"it"must"be"incorporated"with"one"of"the"previously"listed"product"forms."

" The"product"must"be"approved"by"the"GRAD"Project"committee"and"completed"as"approved.""Any"

changes"in"the"product"must"be"submitted"for"approval"prior"to"beginning"the"work.""Not"completing"

the"approved"product"is"an"ethical"violation."

" This"project"is"not"only"a"test"of"skill"but"integrity;"plagiarism,"forgery,"cheating,"or"any"form"of"

dishonesty"will"result"in"failure"of"the"project"and"forfeiture"of"graduation."

" The"product"must"be"completed"independently"under"the"advisement"of"a"teacher"advisor"and"

community"mentor"

."

Please!complete!the!following:!Parent"or"Guardian"Name"(Please"Print):"_____________________________________________________"""

"

Home"Phone:"_________________"Work"Phone:"___________________"Cell"Phone:""_________________"

"

Email:"_________________________________________________________________________________"

"

Signature:""______________________________________________Date___________________________"

"

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MENTOR!FORM"

(Page"1:"To"be"completed"by"the"student)"

Working"with"a"mentor"is"NOT"optional.""It"is"your"responsibility"to"find"your"mentor.""If"you"need"assistance,"

please"contact"your"Prime"Time"teacher"mentor"for"help."

Student"Name:"____________________________________________________________________________"

GRAD"Project"Topic"_________________________________________________________________________"

!COMMUNITY!MENTOR!INFORMATION!

Mentor’s"Name:"____________________________________________________________________________"

Mailing"Address:"____________________________________________________________________________"

City/State/Zip:"______________________________________________________________________________"

Home"Phone:""______________________________"

Work"Phone:""_______________________________"

Cell"Phone:"""""_______________________________"

Email"Address"______________________________________________________________________________"

Occupation,"Position,"and/or"Title:"""____________________________________________________________"

"

**If"available,"attach"your"mentor’s"business"card"at"the"bottom"right"of"the"page."

"

Answer!the!following!questions!with!complete,!articulate!sentences.!1. "How"did"you"find"your"mentor?"

"

"

2. "In"what"field"is"your"mentor"an"expert?"

"

"

3. "Describe"your"mentor’s"expertise"and"how"you"will"benefit"from"working"with"this"mentor."

"

"

4. "Have"you"known"this"person"prior"to"beginning"GRAD"Project?""Is"so,"how?"

"

!MENTOR!CHECKLIST:""Please"review"and"check"the"following"criteria"to"assure"your"selected"mentor"qualifies."

"

___"My"proposed"mentor"is"not"a"relative."

"

___"My"mentor"is"at"least"25"years"of"age."

"

___"My"mentor"has"not"been"convicted"of"any"serious"crimes."

"

___"My"mentor"has"expertise"in"my"topic"and/or"product."

"

___"My"mentor"is"not"a"WRH"HS"teacher."

"

___"My"mentor"is"accessible"to"me."

"

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MENTOR!COMMITMENT!FORM!(To"be"completed"by"the"mentor)"

Part!1:!!Contact!Information!Mentor’s"Name"_________________________________________________________________________"

Mentor’s"Address"________________________________________________________________________"

City:"_________________________________"State"______________"Zip"________________"

Mentor’s"Phone"Numbers:""(Work)"___________________""(Home)"_____________________"

(Cell)"______________________"(Email)___________________________________________"

3Part!2:!!Project!Information!I"have"agreed"to"mentor"_______________________________________during"the"Grad"Project"Process."

The"student’s"research"topic"is"______________________________________________."

The"student’"physical"product"will"be__________________________________________."

3Part!3:!!Background!Describe"your"qualifications"for"serving"as"a"mentor"for"this"topic:__________________________________"

_______________________________________________________________________________________"

_______________________________________________________________________________________"

_______________________________________________________________________________________"

"

Describe"your"previous"knowledge"or"experience"with"this"student:""

_______________________________________________________________________________________"

_______________________________________________________________________________________"

3Part!4:!!Commitment!Agreement!I"will"help"this"student"in"the"following"way(s):"

____"assist"with"information"and"resource"location"

____"provide"facilities"in"which"the"student"may"work"on"his/her"product"

____"guide"in"the"completion"of"the"product"

____"assist"with"problem1solving"

____provide"constructive"feedback"throughout"the"project"

____"verify"successful"completion"of"a"valid"product"that"represents"a"“learning"stretch”"

____"verify"hours"when"the"student"works"under"my"supervision"

____"other"________________________________________________________"

"

Part!5:!!Verifying!Signature!I"__________________________________"have"never"been"convicted"of"any"crime"other"than"a"minor"traffic"

violation,"and"I"am"not"a"relative"or"guardian"of"this"student.""

Mentor"Signature"___________________________________Date____________________"

"

Part!6:!!Parent!Signature!I"approve"of"my"child"being"mentored"for"Graduation"Project"by"the"aforementioned"community"mentor."

Parent"Signature___________________________________Date_____________________""

"

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"

MENTOR"LOG"

"

Students"must"document"four"contacts"with"the"mentor"and"should"present"a"log"sheet"to"his/her"mentor"at"

each"visit.""The"log"should"be"completed!by!the!mentor!in!the!mentor’s!handwriting!and!signed."

Student:"_________________________________________"Date:"_______________________________"

Student"arrived"at"____________________"and"left"at"_____________________." "

Total"time"spent"with"mentor:"__________"

111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111"

Mentor,"please"comment"on"the"following"categories:"

1."""Type"of"work"completed"by"the"student"today:"

_____"interviewed"mentor"

_____"observed"mentor"

_____"practiced"skills"with"mentor"

_____"worked"on"the"creation"of"the"product"

_____"other,"describe:"_______________________________________________________________"

"

2.""Rank"the"student’s"use"of"time"today:"

Poor""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""Average"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""Good"

"""1"""""""""""""""""""""""""2""""""""""""""""""""""""""""3"""""""""""""""""""""""""4""""""""""""""""""""""""""5"

"

" " "

""""""3.""Rank"the"student’s"punctuality"and"professional"demeanor." "

""""""""""""Poor""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""Average"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""Good"

"1"""""""""""""""""""""""""2""""""""""""""""""""""""""""3"""""""""""""""""""""""""4""""""""""""""""""""""""""5"

"

4.""What"are"the"goals"for"the"next"visit?"

"

5."""What"do"you"expect"the"student"to"do"before"the"next"visit"with"you?"

"

Additional"comment"or"concerns:"

"

Mentor"Signature"______________________________________________________________"

Student"Signature"______________________________________________________________"

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MENTOR"LOG"



Student:"_________________________________________"Date:"_______________________________"



111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111"







_____"other,"describe:"_______________________________________________________________"

"



"""1"""""""""""""""""""""""""2""""""""""""""""""""""""""""3"""""""""""""""""""""""""4""""""""""""""""""""""""""5"

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MENTOR"LOG"



Student:"_________________________________________"Date:"_______________________________"



111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111"







_____"other,"describe:"_______________________________________________________________"

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"""1"""""""""""""""""""""""""2""""""""""""""""""""""""""""3"""""""""""""""""""""""""4""""""""""""""""""""""""""5"

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MENTOR"LOG"



Student:"_________________________________________"Date:"_______________________________"



111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111"







_____"other,"describe:"_______________________________________________________________"

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"""1"""""""""""""""""""""""""2""""""""""""""""""""""""""""3"""""""""""""""""""""""""4""""""""""""""""""""""""""5"

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""""""Student"Signature"______________________________________________________________"

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MENTOR"EVALUTATION"FORM!Based"upon"what"you"have"observed"during"the"GRAD"Project"process,"please"rate"using"numbers"1J5"

5"="Exceeded"expectations" 4"="Fully"met"expectations" 3"="Adequately"met"expectations" """2"="Barely"met"minimal"expectations"1/0"="failed"to"meet"minimal"expectations"

"Category! Criteria! Rating! Comments!Initiative/Energy" Demonstrated"initiative;"asked"appropriate"questions;"exhibited"enthusiasm;"

general"attitude;"ability"to"work"independently;"effort;"follow"through"" "

Timeliness/Organization" Punctuality;"organized"time"and"tasks"effectively;"efficiency""

" "

Commitment/Dependability" Established"reliability,"kept"scheduled"meetings;"responsibility;""showed"dedication"to"success""

" "

Problem"Solving/Creativity" Provided"ability"to"overcome"setbacks;"sought"alternative"solutions"to"problems;"looked"for"ways"to"improve"

" "

Attitude/Etiquette"" Dressed"appropriately;"accepted"constructive"criticism;"courteous/worked"well"with"others;"used"appropriate"communication"skills;"general"attitude"

" "

"Do"you"have"any"suggestions"regarding"your"mentee’s"performance"during"GRAD"Project"or"for"future"success?"______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________""Do"you"have"any"suggestions"for"improving"WJRH"HS"GRAD"Project,"particularly"in"the"area"of"mentoring?"______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________""Other"comments/suggestions""______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________""Mentor!Name"__________________________________________"Signature"____________________________________________Date__________"Thank!you!for!time,!patience,!and!participation!in!this!program.

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FIELD WORK LOG - PRODUCT HOURS ONLY

**Reminder: Only time spent directly on the creation of the product can be recorded as product hours. Hours spent on research, presentation, portfolio paperwork, reflection writing, talking with the teacher advisor, etc. ARE NOT product hours.

DATE TIME WORK BEGAN

TIME WORK ENDED

TOTAL HOURS

VERIFYING ADULT SIGNATURE

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ABSENTEE FORM

Students are entitled to one excused absence for the purpose of Grad Project if the mentor accompanies the student. All other work associated with the Grad Project must be completed

outside the regular school day. All attendance and make up work policies apply.

Complete this form PRIOR to the scheduled absence.

Following the absence, place this form in absence note box outside Mrs. Stallings’s office.

Student Name _________________________________________________________

Date and times of absence _______________________________________________

Description of why the absence is necessary _________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Teachers’ Signatures

1st Period ______________________________ Date _______________________

2nd Period ____________________________ Date _______________________

3rd Period ____________________________ Date _______________________

4th Period ____________________________ Date________________________

Principal’s Signature ____________________________________________________

Mentor’s Signature ______________________________________Date ___________

Time student left my supervision ___________________________

(Please sign when the student leaves)

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PHOTOGRAPH/IMAGE USAGE CONSENT

Photos or videos taken by a student completing the GRAD Project will be used as evidence of work and participation only. These images will bed used as part of the presentation and will be viewed by a number of students and a small panel of community judges.

_____ I DO give permission for my image or the image of my child to be used as part of the

Graduation Project.

_____I DO NOT give permission for my image or the image of my child to be used as part of

the Graduation Project.

Name of participant ___________________________________________________

Participant’s Signature ___________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________________________________

Wallace-Rose Hill Student Name ____________________________________________

Project Topic ____________________________________________________________

Date ___________________________________________________________________

**Print additional copies as needed

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GRAD#Project#Audience#Verification###

**To#be#used#by#students#whose#products#an#outside#audience#will#view.##Music#and#other#fine#arts#performances,#teaching#situations,#classes#or#clinics,#or#speeches#to#a#specific#audience#are#examples#of#products#that#require#Audience(Verification.##Submit#completed#documents#to#your#portfolio.##A#student#must#have#at#least#10#audience#members#and#Audience#Verification#Forms#completed#to#justify#a#performance.####**If#the#presentation#is#done#to#students#too#young#to#complete#this#form,#the#supervising#adult(s)#may#complete#one#form#for#the#entire#audience.##Student#Name#___________________________________________________________________##Teacher/Adult#in#Charge#of#Audience#_________________________________________________#####################################################################Phone#____________________________________________####################################################################Email#_____________________________________________##Location#of#Presentation#____________________________________________________________##Date#of#the#Presentation#___________________________#Length#of#Presentation#______________##**If#an#adult#representing#an#audience#too#young#to#complete#the#Audience#Verification#form,#how#many#children#were#present#for#the#presentation?##________##Evaluation*

Please#check#the#appropriate#box#for#each#question.### Outstanding# Average# Poor#Was#the#presenter#prepared#(all#equipment,#materials,#etc.)?# # # #Did#the#presenter#use#good#speech#habits,#such#as#volume,#gestures,#and#eye#contact?#

# # #

Did#the#presenter#appear#to#have#a#good#working#knowledge#of#his/her#subject#matter?#

# # #

Did#the#presentation#offer#new,#interesting#or#educational#information?# # # #Was#the#presenter#organized#in#terms#of#presentation#content?# # # #Did#the#presenter#offer#quality#answers#to#questions#posed#to#him/her#after#the#presentation?#

# # #

Did#you#feel#the#presenter#was#enthusiastic#about#his/her#subject#area#and#performance?#

# # #

Was#the#student#dressed#appropriately#for#the#occasion#and#audience?# # # #How#would#you#rate#the#student’s#overall#presentation#in#terms#of#quality?#

# # #

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PERMISSION*FOR*PERSONAL*SERVICE*

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I#agree#to#have#_______________________________________(student’s#name)#perform#the#following#personal#service#for#his/her#GRAD#Project.##I#understand#that#this#student#does#not#have#a#license#to#perform#this#service.##I#will#not#hold#WRH#HS#or#the#student#responsible#for#the#outcome#of#the#service.##I#will#not#pay#for#this#service.##This#service#may#NOT#include#chemicals#used#on#the#body#(such#as#hair#color,#perms)#or#body#modification#(piercing#or#tattoos.)###Explain#the#personal#service#to#be#performed:##____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________####Signature#of#person#receiving#service:______________________________________________##Printed#name_________________________________________________________________#Contact#information:#__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________###

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FUNDRAISING*and*DONATION*PRODUCT*APPROVAL*FORM*

* You*must*answer*the*following*questions:*

* #1.##Describe#your#event#or#activity.##

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2.###When#and#where#will#the#fundraising#occur?#

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# 3.##What#expenses#will#be#incurred?##

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# 4.###What#is#your#profit#or#donations#goal?#

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# 5.##Name#and#address#of#the#benefiting#organization#and/or#person.##

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# 6.##Will#this#fundraiser#be#conducted#at#WallacebRose#Hill#High#School#and#involve#students#and#staff#####################during#school#hours?##If#yes,#follow#the#protocol#in#the#product#section#of#the#packet.##Any#use#of#####################school#facilities#must#be#prebapproved#by#Mr.#Guthrie.## #

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* 7.**Your*teacher*advisor*must*supervise*any*activities*done*on*campus*for*the*purposes*of*this***

*******************project;*have*you*confirmed*your*teacher*advisor’s*willingness*to*supervise*you*proposed*event?*

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Student#Signature#_______________________________##

Teacher#Advisor#Signature#________________________# #

Mr.#Guthrie’s#Signature#if#school#facilities#are#involved#_____________________________________#

GRAD#Project#Committee#Approval#Signature#_____________________________________________#

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Appeal#to#the#Graduation#Project#Committee#

If#you#need#to#change#any#part#of#your#approved#GRAD#Project,#the#following#form#must#be#completed#and#returned#to#Room#16.##Procrastination#is#not#an#excuse#for#an#appeal;#therefore,#no#appeals#will#be#accepted#after#April#19.##By#this#time,#if#you#have#been#diligent#about#your#work,#all#issues#should#have#been#evident#and#efforts#to#resolve#them#exhausted.#

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Student#Name#______________________________________Topic_____________________#

What#aspect#of#the#project#are#you#appealing?##_____________________________________#

Explain#your#appeal;#be#specific#and#thorough:#______________________________________#_____________________________________________________________________________#_____________________________________________________________________________#___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________#___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________##Date#appeal#was#submitted:##_________________________##Appeal#Approved# # # Appeal#Denied##Appeal#was#reviewed#by#_______________________________________________________##Comments:##

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TECHNOLOGY#CHECK#VERIFICATION#

You must go by the classroom where you are presenting and check your technology to be sure everything in your presentation is working properly.

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Student#Name## _____________________________________________#

Presentation#Room## # # # # # ______________#

Date#of#technology#check## # # # # ______________# #

Signature#of#the#occupying#teacher# _____________________________#

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Were#there#any#problems#with#the#technology#in#this#room?#

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Are#there#any#other#items#(of#any#kind)#that#need#to#be#in#your#room#when#you#present?#

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Student#Signature#__________________________________________________#

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GUIDELINES,*FORMATTING,*EXAMPLES*

SIGN#OF#COMMITMENT#–#A#poster#that#visually#illustrates#the#student’s#Grad#Project.##Guidelines#and#Content:#

• Size:##8#½#by#11#(size#of#a#standard#piece#of#copy#paper)#• Orientation#can#portrait#or#landscape#• Student#name#• Project#topic#• Research#thesis#• Product#description#• Must#include#at#least#one#picture#that#reflects#the#topic#• Should#demonstrate#a#student’s#creativity#

EXAMPLE:#

Yoga STUDENT NAME

Thesis: The Eastern Art of yoga teaches relaxation, focused breathing, and stretching exercises in order to achieve a balanced lifestyle

in today’s stressful world.

Product: Learn yoga in order to plan and execute a beginner’s yoga class for students and teachers after school two times a week for three weeks.

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Resume#A#resume#is#a#document#used#to#present#one’s#education,#background,#skills,#and#experiences.#

Resumes#are#often#required#by#employers#during#the#application#process;#therefore,#this#document#is#one#you#will#likely#use#in#the#future.##Keeping#a#current#and#through#resume#on#hand#is#a#good#life#skill.#

#Format:##Resume#templates#are#available#through#Microsoft#Word#and#Microsoft#Publisher.##In#addition,##################countless#examples#can#be#located#on#the#Internet.##The#resume#should#be#concise,#neat,#and#easy#to##################read.##Content:**Since#each#of#you#has#individual#accomplishments,#each#resume#will#include#slightly#different#headings;#however,#the#headings#on#the#resume#should#follow#the#order#below.##1.##Objective:# To#attend#a#fourbyear#university## # To#attend#a#twobyear#college## # To#obtain#permanent#employment# # To#join#the#military##2.##Education:##Type#the#name#of#your#school:##WallacebRose#Hill#High#School,#Teachey,#North#Carolina## # # # # # ###Will#graduate#June#2013## # # # # # ###GPA:##only#if#it#is#respectable#(If#you#wish#to#add#any#course#concentrations#or#specific#programs,#list#that#information#here#in#a#bulleted#list)##3.##Examine#possible#headings#and#select#those#that#apply#to#you.##Sample#heading:##Employment,#Community#######Service,#Extracurricular#Activities,#Honors,#Athletics,#etc.##Only#use#heading#that#apply#to#you;#under#no########circumstances#should#you#have#a#heading#with#no#information.##4.##Always#list#the#most#significant#or#impressive#heading#first#after#Education.##5.##Use#strong#action#verbs#to#explain#duties#and#responsibilities.##6.##List#education,#work,#and#volunteer#experience#in#chronological#order#with#the#most#recent#########accomplishments#first.##7.##Use#a#listing#format#rather#than#complete#sentences.##See#examples#below.## Extracurricular#Activities## # Varsity#Football#(2#years)## # Student#Council#(3#years):##Senior#Representative## # # # # ########Sophomore#Vice#President### Employment:## # Piggly#Wiggly,#Wallace,#North#Carolina#(Summer#2004#–#present)#

Cashier:#Operate#cash#drawer;#work#directly#with#public##8.##End#with#the#heading#References:##A#reference#is#someone#who#knows#you#well#and#can#recommend#you#as#######hard#working,#of#good#character,#etc.##Good#references#may#include#a#teacher,#boss,#minister,#club#advisor,#######volunteer#coordinator,#principal,#guidance#counselor,#long#time#friend,#etc.##Include#three#references#with#######contact#information.## Example:## References# # Jeffrey#Banks,#Minister##

123#Banks#Ln,#Richlands,#NC#28574##### # # # # # (910)#444b4444# Email:##[email protected]#

44###SAMPLE#RESUME##

John Doe 111 W. South Street, Wilmington, NC 28577

(910) 444-4444 Email: [email protected] __________________________________________________________________________________________

OBJECTIVE To attend a four-year university to study nursing

EDUCATION Wallace-Rose Hill High School

- Will graduate – June 2015 - GPA: 3.4 - Concentration: Health Sciences

HONORS A/B Honor Roll (3 years) BETA Club (2 years) SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills Computer competence Leadership Certified: CPR; First Aid; Career Readiness – Gold

EXTRACURRICULAR Varsity Football (2 years) ACTIVITIES Student Council (3 years): - Senior Representative - Sophomore Vice President Free Will Chapel Youth Group Recreation Baseball (7 years) EMPLOYMENT Krispy Kreme, Wilmington, NC (May 2011 – present) Donut Finisher - Responsible for adding filling to donuts REFERENCES Jeffrey#Banks,#Minister##

123#Banks#Ln,#Richlands,#NC#28574##### # # # (910)#444b4444# Email:##[email protected]### # # # Karen#Rose,#Teacher## # # # 123#Old#County#Line#Rd,#Jacksonville,#NC#28745## # # # (910)#222b2222# Email:##[email protected]### # # # Brian#Edkins,#Principal## # # # 123#South#View#Rd,#Fayetteville,#NC#28555## # # # (910)#333b3333# Email:##[email protected]###

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LETTER*TO*THE*JUDGES*

A*Letter%to%the%Judges*will*introduce*yourself*and*your*project*to*the*judges*who*will*be*scoring*your*presentation*and*product.*

*

Business*letter*format*–*block*or*modified*format.***

Refer*to*page*R25*in*the*English*IV*textbook*for*an*example.*

* *

General*Guidelines*

b Typed*using*Times*New*Roman*12*

b 1”*margins*on*all*sides*(You*may*manipulate*margins*to*fit*the*letter*on*one*page*if*necessary).*

b Typed*on*clean,*white*standard*8x11*paper*

b Single*spaced*within*paragraphs,*double*space*between*paragraphs*

b Return*address*(your*address)*

b School*address*(outside*address)*

b Greeting*(Dear*Judges:*)*

b Body*paragraphs*

b Closing*

b Signature*

*

Remember,*the*judges*will*be*reading*your*letter!*

b Use*correct*grammar*

b Use*correct*punctuation*

b Make*it*interesting*

b Have*it*proofread*several*times*by*different*people*

*

Letter*Content*

b Paragraph*One:**Personal*Background*&*Topic*Introduction*b**Introduce*yourself*and*your*topic.**

Give*brief*biographical*information*about*yourself.**Include*any*information*about*yourself*that*

may*be*pertinent*to*your*topic.**Why*did*you*choose*this*topic?**What*kind*of*experience*did*you*

already*possess*coming*into*this*topic?*

*

b Paragraph*Two:**Research*b*Summarize*your*research*paper;*include*your*thesis.*

*

b Paragraph*Three:**Product*b*Discuss*in*detail*your*field*work*and*physical*product.**Explain*the*

connection*between*the*research*and*the*product.*

*

b Paragraph*Four:**Reflection*b*Explain*how*the*process*of*GRAD*Project*has*affected*you*

personally*and*academically.**What*will*you*take*from*the*experience?**Include*any*goals*that*

have*emerged.*

*

b Paragraph*Five:**Statement*of*thanks.*

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RUBRICS*

PRESENTATION*GRADING*RUBRIC:***

STUDENT#NAME#______________________________________TOPIC_________________________________*SECTION*1:**COMMUNICATION*SKILLS* Low# # # # High#

A.#Consistently#speaks#with#appropriate#volume,#tone,#and#articulation.# 1# 2# 3# 4# 5#B.##Consistently#employs#appropriate#eye#contact,#posture,#and#nonbverbal#########communication#techniques.#

#1#

#2#

#3#

#4#

#5#

C.##Consistently#exhibits#poise,#enthusiasm,#and#confidence# 1# 2# 3# 4# 5#E.##Presentation#time#adequately#reflects#the#product#and#project#in#general######Usually#a#student#who#is#thorough#will#present#for#8b12#minutes.###

1# 2# 3# # #

F.##Wears#appropriate#professional#or#authentic#attire# 1# 2# 3# # #G.##Employs#creative#use#of#visual#aids#that#enrich#or#reinforce#presentation.# 1# 2# 3# 4# #H.##Verbal#pauses#such#as#“um”#“uh”#“like”#etc.#are#minimal## 1# 2# 3# 4# 5##############################################################################################Total*Points**___/30*

# # # # #

SECTION*2:**CONTENT*AND*COHERENCE* # # # # #A.##Effectively#defines#main#idea#and#clearly#adheres#to#its#purpose## 1# 2# 3# # #B.##Employs#a#logical#and#engaging#sequence#which#the#audience#can#follow#with#the#ENGINEERING(DESIGN(PROCESS##

1# 2# 3# # #

C.##Demonstrates#exceptional#use#of#supporting#details/evidence# 1# 2# 3# 4# 5#D.##Presentation#is#meaningful#and#is#balanced#between#information#and#product########presentation.#

#1#

#2#

#3#

#4#

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E.##Presentation#is#thorough#and#convincing## 1# 2# 3# 4# 5##*********************************************************************************************Total*Points*___/20*

# # # # #

SECTION*3:**SELFbREFLECTION* # # # # #A.##Offers#an#insightful#evaluation#of#the#project#process# 1# 2# 3# 4# 5#B.##Reflects#on#successes#and#challenges#with#exceptional#depth#and#insight# 2# 4# 6# 8# 10#C.#Extensively#reflects#on#the#collaboration#with#the#mentor#and#teacher#advisor# 2# 4# 6# 8# 10#D.##Reflects#what#lessons#learned#and#knowledge#were#gained#as#a#result#of#the#project# 1# 2# 3# 4# 5##**********************************************************************************************Total*Points*___/30*

# # # # #

SECTION#4:##EXTEMPORANEOUS#RESPONSES# # # # # #A.##Student#is#polite#and#receptive#to#judges#questions/comments#and#genuinely#######attempts#to#answer#all#questions.#

#2#

#4#

#6#

#8#

#10#

B.##Student#uses#elaboration#when#answering#questions#(“yes”#“no”#answers#are########avoided)#and#able#to#articulate#eloquent#responses.##

#2#

#4#

#6#

#8#

#10#

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# # # # #

Comments:####************************************************************************************GRAND*TOTAL*____/100*

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PRODUCT*GRADING*RUBRIC#STUDENT#NAME#______________________________________TOPIC_________________________________#*

SECTION*1:**TIME* Low# # Avg# # High#

A.#Product#hours#–#15#hours#minimum#–#only#time#spent#creating#the#product#is######considered.##(Please#question#the#student#during#the#questions#portion#of#the########presentation#if#you#need#clarification)# .#

1# 2# 3# 4# 5#

B.##Obvious#input#and#time#spent#with#mentor#and#teacher#advisor# 1# 2# 3# 4# 5#C.##Appeared#to#demonstrates#effective#time#management#(clear#that#product#was########not#completed#at#the#last#minute)##

1# 2# 3# 4# 5#

Students*should*complete*a*minimum*of*15*hours*on*a*product.***

Some*of*that*time*should*be*with*a*mentor.## # # # #

#############################################################################################Total*Points**___/15*

# # # # #

SECTION*2:**LEARNING*OVER*TIME*AND*DEPTH*OF*KNOWLEDGE* * # # # # #A.##Chooses#a#challenging#product#representing#a#significant#learning#overtime.# 1# 2# 3# 4# 5#B.##Demonstrates#a#logical#and#relevant#link#to#the#research#topic.#############################################1# 2# 3# 4# 5#C.##Demonstrates#an#original#product#that#conveys#problembsolving#and########decision#making#capabilities.###

2# 4# 6# 8# 10#

D.##A#learning#stretch#is#evident.##This#means,#the#student#clearly#went#above#and########beyond#what#he/she#could#already#do.#

2# 4# 6# 8# 10#

#*********************************************************************************************Total*Points*___/30*

# # # # #

SECTION*3:**QUALITY*OF*WORK/EFFORT** # # # # #A.##Exhibits#creative#and#exceptional#results#using#talents,#abilities,#and## # ######varied#resources.#

2# 4# 6# 8# 10#

B.##Displays#attention#to#detail;#work#is#thorough#and#complete# 2# 4# 6# 8# 10#C.##Shows#evidence#of#consistent#selfbdirected#action.# 2# 4# 6# 8# 10#D.##Product#meets#my#expectations#in#work#quality#and#effort#for#a#student# ################at#this#level#of#his#or#her#education.#

1# 5# 10# 15# 20#

#**********************************************************************************************Total*Points*___/50*

# # # # #

SECTION*4:##GENUINENESS# # # # # #How#convinced#are#you#that#this#student’s#work#is#genuine.##He/#she#completed#the#product#independently#with#the#exception#of#a#mentor#and/or#teacher#advisor,#devoted#the#required#15#hours#of#work#time,#and#appropriately#collaborated#with#his#mentor#and#teacher#advisor?#

#1#

#2#

#3#

#4#

#5#

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# # # # #

Comments:####************************************************************************************GRAND*TOTAL*____/100*

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PORTFOLIO#GRADING#RUBRIC##

STUDENT#NAME#______________________________________TOPIC_________________________________#

*

SECTION*1:*FORMAT*AND*APPEARANCE* Low* # * * * High#

A.##Binder,#2b3”#wide#with#plastic#sleeve#on#cover,#no########cover#embellishments,#professional#

* * 0* 1* 2* *

B.##Sign#of#Commitment#–#name,#topic,#thesis,#product#–#on#front#of#binder#in#plastic#sleeve#

* * 0* 1* 2* 3*

C.##All#documents#are#separated#and#in#plastic#sleeves# * * 0* 1* 2* 3*

D.##Neat#and#clean# * * 0* 1* 2* 3*

E.##Employs#technology#(Word,#PP,#Publisher,#pictures,#charts,#graphs,#emails,#web#pages,#etc.#throughout#

* * * 1* 2* *

Total*Points**___/13************************************************** * * * * *

SECTION*2:**ORGANIZATION* * * * * * *

Student#uses#appropriately#labeled#dividers#and#materials#are#in#the#correct##order;#complete#and#accurate#table#of#contents#(Engineering#Design#Process)#

* 1* 2* 3* 4* 5*

*****************************************************************************Total*Points**___/5* * * * * * *

SECTION*3:**COMPLETENESS* * * * * * *

A.##4b5#copies#of#the#letters#to#the#judges;#letter#is#complete#and#correctly########formatted#

0* 1* 2* 3* 4* *

B.##Research#paper#–#pages#are#separated#and#in#plastic#sleeves# 0* 1* 2* * * *

C.##All#forms#are#present,#complete#(with#all#signatures)# 0* 1* 2* 3* 4* 5*

D.##Logs:##product#(15#hours#minimum)#and#mentor#(at#least#4)#complete#with####################signatures#

0* 2* 4* 6* 8* 10*

E.##Product#evidence******************************************************* 1* 2* 4* 6* 8* 10*

F.##Reflections#5#(includes#final#reflection)# 0* 1* 2* 3* 4* 5*

****************************************************************************Total*Points**___/36******************************************************************************************************** * * * * *

SECTION*4:**STUDENT*GROWTH*AND*REFLECTION* * * * * * *

A.##Logs#and#reflections#are#complete,#thorough,#and#thoughtful# * 2* 4* 6* 8* 10*

B.##Writing#skills#–#structure,#coherence,#grammar# 0* 1* 2* 3* 4* 5*

C.##Challenges#and#successes#are#addressed# 0* 1* 2* 3* * *

D.##Demonstrates#an#obvious#learning#stretch# 0* 1* 2* 3* * *

****************************************************************************Total*Points**___/21* * * * * * *

SECTION*5:**TIME*MANAGEMENT* * * * * * *

Student#met#all#deadlines#throughout#the#semester## 1* 5* 10* 15* 20* 25*

Total*Points**___/25* * * * * * *

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***************************************************************************GRAND*TOTAL(100)*

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49##PORTFOLIO*CHECKLIST* # # # # Student#_________________________#

Items*should*appear*in*the*following*order* * * Topic*___________________________* *Portfolio*Contents*Table*of*Contents*

___#Sign#of#Commitment#on#the#cover#of#the#portfolio#___Letter#to#the#judges#(five#copies#placed#in#one#sleeve#or#the#front#cover#pocket)#___Resume#___Topic#approval#form#(from#junior#year)#___Ethical#Commitment#___Parental#Release#___Reflections##1b4#___Final#Reflective#Essay##

######*___DIVIDER#–#“Research”#___Research#paper#from#junior#year#(Each#page#must#be#separated#and#placed#in#sleeves;#pages#may#be#########front#to#back)#___A#clean#copy#of#the#paper#is#preferable;#be#sure#to#include#the#Works#Cited#Page#___DIVIDER#–#“Product”#___Explanation#and/or#description#of#the#Product#–#A#wellbwritten,#concise#paragraph#that#describes########exactly#what#the#product#is.#___Product#approval#worksheet#___Copy#of#any#appeals#and#responses#(not#all#students#will#have#these)##___Product#Hours#Log(s)#___Evidence#of#Product#(pictures,#surveys,#letters#from#participants,#etc.)#___DIVIDER#–#“Mentorship”#___Mentor#Form#___Mentor#Logs#–#one#for#each#visit#with#the#mentor,#minimum#4#___Mentor#Evaluation#Form#___DIVIDER#–#“Presentation”#___Presentation#Outline#(This#outline#is#not#a#Power#Point#Outline).##This#outline#is#a#sentence#outline########constructed#using#MLA#format#and#including#all#the#information#provided#in#the#presentation#section#######including#the#Engineering(Design(Process.#Students#will#be#developing#this#outline#throughout#the#########semester.#___Printed#copy#of#Power#Point#Presentation#with#evidence#of#the#Engineering#Design#Process#######(print#2#–#4#slides#on#a#page)#___Technology#check#verification##

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**The*following*are*required*depending*on*the*student’s*product*and*are*to*be*included*at*the*end*of*the*product*

section.*

____#Audience#Verification#Forms#____Photo#Consent#Forms#(**Any#student#who#includes#the#picture#of#someone#in#your#portfolio,#this##form#must#be#filled#out)#

____Fundraising#Approval#Form#____Permission#to#be#a#Subject#for#Personal#Service#

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FINAL#THOUGHTS:#

1.##Do#your#best.##2.##DON’T#PROCRASTINATE.##3.##Take#advantage#of#your#advisor#and#community#mentor.##4.##Be#proactive,#and#ask#for#help#when#you#need#it.##5.##Remember,#this#is#a#school#project,#not#an#English#project.###6.##This#is#a#graduation#requirement.#####

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